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Newspaper
Destin Log
Location
Destin, Florida, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1986
Page
1
The Log launches Emerald Coast Accent to spotlight personalities and events along the coast. A new South Walton Soundings page introduces community columnists and expands editions for Destin, South Walton, and Fort Walton Beach Twin Cities readers invites reader feedback.
The Destin Chamber of Commerce hosts the annual Destin Seafood Festival on Oct 4 5 with vendors craft booths and continuous entertainment along U S 98 overlooking the docks. Festival hours run 9 a m to 7 p m Saturday and 11 a m to 6 p m Sunday with free admission.
Registration hours are listed for Destin City Hall from 9 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday. Additional sessions run September 29 and October 4 with evening hours and a final Saturday morning slot. Don't miss your opportunity to vote.
DCA Secretary Tom Lewis says no area of critical state concern designation for Destin or Okaloosa and Walton counties. He will ask the governor and Cabinet on Oct 7 to grant six more months for growth management tasks. A rescheduled decision would occur in 1987 under a new administration.
Gov. Bob Graham named five area residents to the Midbay Bridge Authority including two Destin members and officials from Niceville Valparaiso and Crestview. The panel will issue bonds let contracts design and build the bridge and charge tolls. The group faced weeks of consideration after a 20-candidate pool and delayed appointment following the 1986 session.
State marine resource advisors in Destin reviewed Choctawhatchee Bay sites for future artificial reef locations. Okaloosa County to receive 100000 grant under Artificial Reef Program, sponsored by Rep. James Ward. Whidby noted 70000 for bay reef work and 30000 to extend Bridge Rubble and 18s. Further material choices and contract details to be decided in coming months.
Build A Castle Seascape Resort will host its annual Sandcastle Contest at Whale's Tail Beach Club on Saturday Sept 27. The free event invites teams or individuals to create sand sculptures or castles with registration from 9 a.m. to noon and judging at 4 p.m. Prizes include a two night stay at Seascape and trophies.
Destin City Manager Jack Dorman says growth management and federal tax reform topped the Florida League of Cities statewide convention. He notes growth management workshops sold out and Destin is ahead of many cities in revising comprehensive plans to meet new state requirements due to involvement with the 380 Committee.
A Destin Community Center lease to the city is being drafted by a subcommittee of the Community Center Board. They aim to finalize terms at the next meeting on Oct a and seek city lease to raze the building for a new facility with gymnasium bleachers and a stage while continuing as a meeting site.
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